South Dakota Game Fish and Parks (GF&P)

The Great Plains Zoo released an otter after it completed the wildlife rehab program

Game, Fish, and Parks commissioners deny a proposal by hound hunters to make changes to the state’s mountain lion hunting laws. Although denied, GFP commissioners agree that changes need to be made.

The Department of Game, Fish, and Parks said its Habitat Stamp program continues to be successful. That came out in an annual revenue report in a recent Government Operations and Audit Committee meeting.

Game Fish and Parks, in partnership with the Missouri River Corridor Youth Hunt, are now accepting applications for a first-time youth deer hunt.

Water levels at Faulkton Lake are set to drop over the next month due to a dam repair project.

The state Game, Fish and Parks Commission is looking for public comment on the future operation of the Custer State Park airport.

Hunters across the state are requesting a pursuit season for Mountain Lions. This season would be in addition to normal Mountain Lion harvest season but would end with shooting cameras rather than guns.

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks is investigating a report of a mountain lion sighting near the east side of the golf course on the edge of Howard.

South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks is considering changing rules for using hounds to hunt mountain lions.

The goal of the Nest Predator Bounty Program is to increase pheasant numbers by targeting animals that prey on nests, such as raccoons and skunks.